Burning of fossil fuel such as coal, wood, etc.
Household fuels like kerosene, gas, etc.
Motorised vehicles driven by petrol, diesel, etc.
Number of chemical industries also release chemicals into the atmosphere.
The largest source of human-caused air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels. 90% of air pollution is from power plants and automobiles.
The major source of air pollution in Beijing is primarily attributed to industrial activities, vehicle emissions, and coal burning for heating and electricity. These factors contribute to high levels of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds in the air, leading to smog and poor air quality in the city.
The oil sands are a major resource which also contribute to air pollution.
Motor cars
Not likely. It's the chief source.
Air pollution is one of many major forms of pollution. It causes major damage to the environment including acid rain.
The three major types of pollution are air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution. Sometimes, air pollution is visible. A person can see dark smoke pour from the exhaust pipes of large trucks or factories, for example. More often, however, air pollution is invisible.
Major air pollution disasters have all occurred in industrialized areas.
Yes.
Carbon dioxide
cars
Motor vehicles are a major source of air pollution and hence have a generally bad effect on the environment.